Is It Worth It: Skinimalism, the Art Of Throwing Away Your Skincare Products
By Charlene Lazewski
Picture this. You go to a house party at a friend’s place and after one too many cocktails; you book it to the bathroom. There you see it. Somewhere between washing your hands and leaving, you see the shelf full of various moisturizers, toners, serums, eye creams, the whole shebang.
According to dermatologists nowadays, this is a problem. Enter the concept of “skinimalism.”
The overuse of all these products are actually harming the skin rather than helping it flourish. Too many products on the skin with little room for it to recover is a serious issue that can actually leave you with flaky red skin and overall more skin problems than what you started with. There’s a new push for people to embrace the skin they have, as opposed to overwashing it or burying it under layers of makeup. Natural skin. Using products to enhance, not overshadow. For our beauty gurus paying attention at home, this goes hand-in-hand with the “dolphin skin” trend still in circulation.
You may wonder, “Well, what should I use instead?” Relax and let us give our recommendations for the hottest skinimalist-friendly products!
Kinship Naked Papaya Probiotic Face Wash
An award-winning papaya-based cleanser that beautifully hydrates the skin, while retaining natural oils. (Shop Now, $22)
CC Me Vitamin C Serum
A highly potent serum that clears up hyperpigmentation and dark spots, giving skin a more polished look. (Shop Now, $64)
Moon Juice Acid Potion Resurfacing Exfoliator
A deeply penetrating exfoliator to minimize fine lines and pores like pure magic. (Shop Now, $42)
NOLA Rose Hydration Mist
Need a hydrating face mist? Look no further than this cost-effective mix of botanicals that leaves skin glowing! (Shop Now, $16)
Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops
This ones for all our babes who crave dewy skin. There is no better product to deliver an effortless glow than this serum. (Shop Now, $34)
Whimsy Official Halcyon Botanic Serum
A perfect product for the aftermath of overuse. This one serum can be used to repair redness and clear skin to give yourself a brand new slate. (Shop Now, $95)
No longer will we be plagued by heavily edited selfies or overly-cluttered bathroom cabinets. Now is the time to let the skin breathe. To treat it with kindness. To relish its natural beauty.